Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per annum | Fixed Term 31/3/2029| Full Time - 37 hours per week
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Do you believe every child deserves the very best start in life?
Are you passionate about working with families, shaping futures, and creating real impact in your community?
We’re looking for a dynamic, motivated Best Start in Life Development Worker to help transform outcomes for children and families across Lancashire.
We have a full-time post in Burnley, Lancaster and West Lancs (Skelmersdale and Burscough)
This is more than a job – it’s your chance to influence early childhood development, empower parents, and be part of a service that is changing lives every day.
The successful candidate will:
You’ll also bring services to life in the community – delivering sessions in family hubs, outreach settings, and through creative engagement approaches to ensure no family is left behind.
We’re seeking someone who is:
You’ll thrive if you are:
✔ Energetic and proactive
✔ Collaborative and community-focused
✔ Committed to inclusion and equality
✔ Motivated to innovate and improve services
*Successful candidates will be invited to a Phone Call to see if they are suitable to be invited for an interview.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
